by Shannon Pepper | Jun 21, 2024 | Green Infrastructure
Morgan State University (MSU) as an institution has been quick to adopt green practices to enhance its buildings and campus. However, many of those improvements remain hidden away from the average passerby. We would like to point out the green stormwater...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 20, 2024 | PFAS, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
PFAS in our drinking water are a growing concern. But what are they? And where do they come...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 19, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Wastewater
Every water system communicates with stakeholders. Would you like to see your community value water more? Are you raising your rates? Are you seeking support from local leaders such as elected officials or agency leaders for overdue infrastructure projects? Would like...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 18, 2024 | Communications and Outreach, Compliance with Drinking Water Regulations, Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, PFAS, Treatment Processes
First Impressions Prior to the start of my internship at the Syracuse University Environmental Finance Center (SU-EFC), I had never even heard of the term ‘PFAS’. However, a bit of research on Per and Polyfluoroalkyl substances revealed an alarming issue that I was...
by Shannon Pepper | Jun 17, 2024 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater
This video provides an overview of the use of fish in wastewater clarifiers. It includes a discussion of various case studies, footage from Gatesville, TX (where koi have been used in secondary clarifiers for almost two decades) and an interview with the Gatesville...
